LG RH398H-M Owner’s Manual

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RH398H-M

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION:CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Open source software notice

This product includes

Doubly Linked List licensed by Artistic license.

You can download this software from http://freshmeat.net/projects/linklist/

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Copyrights

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p HDD/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19 Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20 Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Playing DivX® movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28 Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31 Dubbing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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Before you start

Recordable and Playable discs

This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types.

HDD	DVD-R	DVD-RW	DVD-RAM	DVD+R	DVD+R(DL)	DVD+RW
Symbol used in						+RW
HDD						+RW
						Yes
						Auto
						Yes

be finalized.

.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x)

HP(4x)

Verbatim(4x)

Ricoh(4x)

	DVD	Audio CD	Data disc (DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA)
Symbol used in	DVD
this manual
Logos
Characteristics	Discs such as movies	Music CDs or CD-R/RWs	Discs that contain DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA
	that can be	in music CD format that	files.
	purchased or rented.	can be purchased

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Notes on discs

Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Unit’s lens.

If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

This unit requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Availability of copying or moving feature

From	To	MP3/WMA	JPEG	DivX	Title*1
HDD	DISC	-	-	-	Yes
DISC	HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB drive	HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	-

*1 The title is recorded from this unit.

Restrictions on copying

Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to HDD or DVD. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen.

PAL format signals from the analog or the DV inputs are not recorded correctly with this unit.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Regional Codes

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert R03 (size AAA) battery with 3 and # matched correctly.

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Remote control

	a
	AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or
	DV IN).
a	OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.
	POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
	DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.
	HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD.
	AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.
	TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
	b
b	HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.
	DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.
	MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches
	between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Used to navigate on-screen displays.

(ENTER): Acknowledges menu selection.

PR/CH (v/V): Scans up or down through memorized channels.

RETURN (O): Removes the on-screen displays.

REC (z): Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

MARKER: Selects multiple files/titles on the list.

PLAY (N): Starts playback.

STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily. SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter/track/file.

REPEAT: Repeat sequence, chapter, track, title, all. TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

TV/DVD: Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you get the picture and sound from the TV’s tuner, and ‘DVD mode’, in which you get picture and sound from this unit. TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

While holding down TV POWER button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below). Release the TV POWER button to complete setting.

Manufacturer	Code Number
LG / GoldStar	1 (Default), 2

Zenith	1, 3, 4

Samsung	6, 7

Sony	8, 9

Hitachi	4

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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Main Unit

c d e

g h i j k

a1 / I (POWER button)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

bDisc Tray

Insert a disc here.

cDVD

Set the recorder’s mode to DVD.

dOPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

eHDD

Set the recorder’s mode to HDD.

fDisplay window

Shows the current status of the unit.

T/S: Indicates the timeshift mode.

REC: The unit is recording.

HDD: The unit is HDD mode.

DVD: The unit is DVD mode.

HDD b B DVD: The unit is dubbing.

: Indicates when the unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

l m n

gRemote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

hN / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

ix (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

jz (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

kRESOLUTION

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

-HDMI: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

-COMPONENT: 480i, 480p

lUSB Port

Connect an USB Flash Drive.

mDV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

nAV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

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Hooking up the unit

a Antenna connection

Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit.

If your antenna cable is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor.

b Antenna connection to your TV

Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV.

Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

c Audio/Video connection

Connect one end of the video(yellow) cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV.

Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV.

d Power cord connection

Connect the mains lead to the AC IN terminal on the unit. Then plug the power cord into the mains.

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Hooking up the unit - More functions

Connecting a Cable Box

If a cable box is required for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the cable box and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the cable box to the ANT. IN on the recorder.

To view or record a cable channel through RF output from the cable box, tune the recorder must be tuned to the cable box output channel (usually channel 3 or 4). Select a channel using the cable box. With this connection, you cannot record one channel while viewing another.

RF coaxial connection

Connect one end of the RF cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack on the unit and other end to the ANTENA IN jack on your TV. You can get Audio and Video signals together with this connection.

To set the recorder’s RF output, press and hold PR/CH (V/v) on the remote control for more than five seconds. The [ch03] or [ch04] appears in the display window. Press PR/CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel (ch03 or ch04) and then tune the TV to the selected channel.

Component connection

Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on your TV.

Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV.

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the unit’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled with the progressive signal.

Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel to obtain the progressive signal.

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S-Video connection

Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV.

Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV(see component connection on the left).

Digital audio connection

Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other equipment with a digital input.

Connect one end of the digital audio cables (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the digital audio output jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on the unit and other end to the digital audio input jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on your amplifier.

This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

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